Toyota’s GR GT Steps Into the Spotlight
So, let me walk you through what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting moments in Toyota’s performance history. A brand-new supercar—yes, a full-fledged supercar—is finally on the way, and this time it isn’t wearing a Lexus badge. Instead, it’s arriving proudly under Toyota Gazoo Racing as the GR GT , a model that’s being positioned as the spiritual successor to the legendary Lexus LFA.
A fresh Japanese TV commercial has given everyone the clearest look yet at this upcoming flagship. The clip hasn’t hit Toyota’s official channels, so it’s been seen only on local TV, but it’s already making waves. In the teaser, the GR GT is shown speeding around an oval track with two icons: the 1960s Toyota 2000GT and the Lexus LFA. The sequence feels like a symbolic handoff—almost as if the past is guiding the future. Toyota even displayed all three cars together earlier this year at Fuji Speedway under the phrase “The Soul Lives On,” which feels even more fitting now.
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From what’s shown, the GR GT’s design closely mirrors the GR GT3 concept revealed back in 2022, but now everything looks more refined and road-ready. The license plate in the teaser simply reads “GR GT,” making it fairly clear what name Toyota is leaning toward. The styling pulls several cues from the LFA, especially the sculpted hood vents and the high-mounted side intakes. Up front, it’s wearing sharp LED headlights that resemble the GR86, paired with a narrow grille, large inlets, and a long, sleek hood that really emphasizes its low stance.
The rear design keeps things equally bold with wide LED taillights integrated into oversized outlets, echoing the earlier concept car. The actual exhaust tips aren’t shown in the teaser, but earlier spy shots suggest they might be tucked into the diffuser. The race-spec version, on the other hand, sticks with dramatic side-exit exhausts. You can also spot the rear glass, muscular fenders, and a built-in ducktail spoiler—all pointing toward a serious aerodynamic package.
Toyota previously revealed the interior during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and it looks every bit as performance-focused as you’d expect. Red leather mixed with Alcantara, aluminum highlights, carbon-fiber bucket seats, a wide center console, and a neatly arranged set of physical buttons all create an environment that feels purposeful but premium.
Powering this new machine will be a twin-turbo V8 paired with a high-output hybrid system. It won’t have the high-revving scream of the LFA’s iconic V10, but early numbers suggest it could push past 800 horsepower, which is wild for a Toyota-badged road car. All official specs will drop on December 5, and while Toyota hasn’t fully confirmed markets yet, the teasers strongly hint that North America is definitely on the radar.
If it all comes together the way it’s being teased, the GR GT is about to sit at the very top of Toyota’s Gazoo Racing lineup—above the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, GR86, GR Supra, and even the expected GR Celica. This is Toyota stepping confidently back into the supercar spotlight, and honestly, the excitement feels well deserved.
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